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Dr. Joan Lynch MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

4/5(5)
1603 Orrington Ave Evanston IL, 60201
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4/5

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Dr. Joan Lynch is a psychiatrist practicing in Evanston, IL. Dr. Lynch is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Lynch diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Lynch may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Lynch treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Rush Med Coll of Rush Univ, Chicago Il 1985

Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center 1985

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Anxiety

Dr. Joan Lynch MD's Practice location

Practice At 1603 Orrington Ave

1603 Orrington Ave -
Evanston, IL 60201
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New patients: 312-908-5187, 847-864-3738

Joan Lynch MD

1603 Orrington Ave Ste 600 -
Evanston, IL 60201
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New patients: 847-864-3738

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Patient Experience with Dr. Lynch


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Dr. Joan Lynch MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 5 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Psychiatrist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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